Game of the Week: Sandy Creek vs. Troup
Our High 5 Sports Game of the Shriek — and the clock is about to strike midnight on someone’s perfect season. Both Sandy Creek and Troup come in at 9-0, with a region title and an undefeated record on the line. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the regular season. Kelly Price and Super Blaine Kummet are on the scene — Tim, hit it!
Sandy Creek, Troup clash for region title glory
Two unbeaten powerhouses, Sandy Creek and Troup County, face off in a high-stakes battle for the region championship. Troup’s star running back Amari Latimer, a Wisconsin commit with 1,500 rushing yards and 28 touchdowns, leads a hungry team focused since January. Both squads rely on dominant ground games and hard-nosed defense, setting up a physical Friday night showdown on FOX 5’s High 5 Sports Game of the Week.
Troup, Sandy Creek clash for region crown tonight
Two undefeated Georgia powerhouses, Sandy Creek and Troup County, face off in a Halloween showdown for the region title. The Tigers are fueled by a family-style brotherhood and a bit of superstition—their coach wears a championship ring from last season’s baseball title as a good-luck charm. Both teams boast powerful ground games, setting up a fast-paced, physical battle on Friday night’s High 5 Sports Game of the Week.
Troup County students race to national championship
As high school football teams wrap up the regular season, FOX 5’s Kelly Price spotlights a different kind of race in Troup County, where students are taking victory laps of their own. The Green Power USA program, led by Dr. Devin Lassiter, builds electric race cars that have earned national titles and even taken to Talladega’s famed track. From middle school racers to championship trophies, the program is charging ahead with innovation and speed.
Game of the Week: Central vs. Griffin
Tip your cap to the Griffin Bears. In 2023, they won just one game. Same story in 2024. This season — already six wins, and a region title on the line tonight. Across the field, Central-Carroll is quietly turning into a program built to contend every single year. We take you now to one of Georgia’s most historic high school football venues. Kelly Price and Super Blaine Kummet are on site — with Griffin graduate Russel Samples on the narration. Leslie — let’s roll it.
Central eyes third straight region title vs. Griffin
Central Carroll is chasing its third straight region title tonight, leaning on a physical, disciplined style and a “next play mentality” as they face Griffin in a high-stakes High 5 Sports Game of the Week.
Griffin’s stunning 6-2 rise puts region title in play
After back-to-back one-win seasons, the Griffin Bears have surged to 6–2 under a first-year head coach who credits faith, community support, and a dominant ground game — putting a first region title since 2014 on the line tonight against Central Carroll.
Griffin band wins $15K ahead of High 5 showdown
Griffin High’s award-winning marching band is riding high after winning $15,000 in a major Atlanta competition — just hours before the Bears host Central Carrollton in the High 5 Sports Game of the Week.
Game of the Week: Whitefield, Landmark clash with playoff stakes high
Our High 5 Sports Game of the Week heads to Mableton, where Whitefield Academy and Landmark Christian renew a rivalry that’s flipped over time. Landmark owned the early 2000s, winning nine of the first ten matchups — but Whitefield has taken the last three. With region standings and playoff seeding on the line, Kelly Price and Super Blaine Kummet are on the scene for a high-stakes showdown.
Game of the Week: Bowdon aims for 4th straight title vs. surging Mount Zion
High school football heats up in Carroll County as Bowdon chases a fourth consecutive state championship. Mount Zion stands in the way, riding a 7-1 comeback season after three straight losing years. Kelly Price and Blaine Kummet bring the action in this week’s Game of the Week.
Mount Zion aims to dethrone 3-time champs
As region titles hang in the balance, Mount Zion looks to end a six-year drought against the three-time defending champs. With a 7-1 record and a surge of senior leadership, the Eagles’ defense has become the team’s backbone — fast, disciplined, and hungry for redemption under Friday night lights in Carroll County.
Coach Fendley: Rivalry games all about composure
Bowdon head coach Richard Fendley says records don’t matter when it comes to small-town rivalries like Bowdon vs. Mount Zion. The longtime coach told FOX 5’s Kelly Price that with the schools only eight miles apart—and even cousins on opposite sides—the game is about pride and preparation. With 18 seniors who have never lost a playoff game, Fendley said his Red Devils know what it takes to win tough matchups and stay composed through the emotional highs and lows of a rivalry night.
Bowdon gymnasts break into Georgia’s elite eight
In Carroll County, FOX 5’s Game of the Week spotlighted more than football as the Bowdon High gymnastics team celebrated its rapid rise since launching in 2020. Coach Carrie Gay and her athletes shared how the small-school program broke into Georgia’s elite eight for the first time, earning recognition as some of the school’s strongest and most dedicated competitors — even impressing their principal.
Game of the Week: Cass vs Cartersville
The Cs were wild in our High 5 Sports Game of the Week — championship-level play, a crazy crowd, and Cass versus Cartersville with a region title likely on the line. Miles Garrett and Super Blaine Kummet had the call.
Cartersville, Cass Clash for Region Crown
Cartersville and Cass face off in a high-stakes region rivalry that could decide the title. Cartersville enters with 11 straight wins, while Cass, ranked in the top 10, looks to break the streak behind quarterback Brody McWhorter. The game also features a Georgia-commit wide receiver and ends with the coveted Golden Hand Trophy on the line.
Cartersville, Cass clash in region rivalry
One of Georgia’s top high school football rivalries took center stage Friday night in Bartow County as the undefeated Cartersville Purple Hurricanes faced the one-loss Cass Colonels. Cass head coach Steve Gates said his team must limit big plays and win the turnover battle, pointing to quarterback Brody McWhorter, tight end Chase Tatum, and running back Khalil Charles as difference-makers. The showdown could help shape playoff seeding in the region.
Game of the Week: North Hall vs Pickens
We’ve reached the halfway point of the regular season, and when two undefeated teams square off in our Game of the Week, you know it’s going to be special. Pickens and North Hall both come in at 5-0. The Dragons are chasing their first winning season since 2019, while North Hall looks to build on last year’s state quarterfinal run. Miles Garrett and Super Blaine Kummet are on the call.
Coach Bennett leads Pickens into unbeaten battle
It's Friday night and that means bleachers across north Georgia are going to be packed for high school football!
Coach Bennett, Dragons chase 6–0 vs. North Hall
Pickens High hosts North Hall in the High 5 Sports Game of the Week, with both teams entering undefeated at 5–0. Dragons head coach Craig Bennett, a former Cambridge leader, looks to build on last year’s win total with help from standout McCord Purdy, who rarely leaves the field and shines on offense, defense and special teams.
Undefeated Pickens hosts North Hall
Pickens High School is buzzing as the undefeated Dragons host North Hall in FOX 5’s High Five Game of the Week. The small-town community spirit shines with homecoming parades, essay-writing “superfans” from local schools, and brand-new athletic facilities, all fueling excitement for this Friday night showdown.